Sabres trade Zac Funk to Capitals for Tyler Kopff on July 14
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals completed a trade on July 14, exchanging forward Zac Funk for Tyler Kopff. Funk, 22, has played in the AHL and ECHL, showing moderate success with 11 goals and 12 assists in 38 ECHL games. Kopff, 23, recorded five points in 30 AHL games last season and hopes to secure a roster spot with Hershey. Both players are seen primarily as organizational depth, and their future in the NHL remains uncertain as they aim to impress in the upcoming season.
- •Zac Funk traded to Sabres from Capitals for Tyler Kopff.
- •Funk has 11 goals and 12 assists in ECHL last season.
- •Kopff recorded five points in 30 AHL games last season.
- •Both players are expected to compete for AHL roster spots.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Sabres make 1-for-1 forward trade with Capitals
"Buffalo and Washington made a deal that's flying a bit under the radar.
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